Between Ruin And Resolve: My Ex-Husband’s Regret

Chapter 904:

Pivoting, she made her way toward the lounge, hoping to steal a few minutes of quiet.

But someone staggered toward her, their drink sloshing dangerously in their glass. It was Briley.

There wasn’t enough time to dodge. Sadie barely moved an inch before it happened.

With a sharp splash, an entire glass of rich crimson liquid tumbled across the soft apricot gown she had so thoughtfully selected for the day. The deep stain bled fast, standing out harshly against the delicate, light fabric.

For a heartbeat, silence swept through the room. Every eye in the crowd locked onto her at once.

Briley looked startled, her face a picture of panic. In a rush, she placed her glass aside and, clearly shaken, snatched a napkin from the tray of a passing waiter.

to do that, I swear!” Her words tumbled out as she dabbed furiously at the ruined gown, only

outcome was exactly what one might expect. What began as a minor spill rapidly spread, the stain growing darker until the dress

to appear genuine—almost as if she had

are you? I

flawless features, she played the perfect image of

circling overhead. Internally, she rolled her eyes. Briley’s

uploaded on

Sadie had witnessed ploys like this more times than she could count and saw right through them. Instead of revealing her true

It’s just a minor spill. I’ll head

it off, the tighter Briley’s expression became. Of course Briley hated this. She

settle any deeper, a lazy drawl